1998 GMC Sonoma Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 156 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1998 GMC Sonoma, 3% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I own a 1998 Gmc Sonoma pickup. Both tailgate cables failed by breaking in half because of rust. I have not replaced them and am currently not using my tailgate because each one costs $42.00 (they are part of the latch assembly). Gm has recalled tailgate cables on full size trucks - does anybody beleive the cables on their smaller trucks were any better? I am a beleiver the same problem exists but they sell less small trucks so there are fewer complaints. I would like to see mine corrected like many other GM truck owners have.”
NHTSA complaint #10096081, filed 2004-10, 97,000 miles“While driving 65 MPH and without warning the driver's side door latch failed, causing the driver's side door to open. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic could not duplicate the problem. The mechanic suggested that the problem was the factory's fault. The consumer was also told that this vehicle was known for a knocking noise around the tires in which the consumer's vehicle had experienced.”
NHTSA complaint #10066851, filed 2004-05“Hood has released by itself while driving at 45 MPH, causing hood to fly open and obstruct consumer's view. Dealer notified, and informed consumer nothing could be found.”
NHTSA complaint #827648, filed 1998-09Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 GMC Sonoma
55 complaintsSeats
29 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 GMC Sonoma
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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